Posted by Caren – April 7, 2008 3:46 PM
Tags: design

Remember how you felt when you bought (or rented) your first house? Whether you had a ton of work ahead of you or the home was move-in ready, there was probably a moment when you stopped and reveled: "It's mine — all mine!"

And the next day, the thought: "Now what?"

To turn your house into a home, here are some decorating must-reads on HGTV.com.

• Design Basics — A crash course in decorating that you don't have to worry about passing.

• Fabulous, Stylish Floors — Design tips for choosing the best flooring fit for your lifestyle.
  Fun fact: Kim Myles and Carter Oosterhouse both prefer hardwood over carpet.

• Gorgeously Green Kitchens — Just in time for Earth Day, here's how to get a healthy kitchen that will make you actually want to cook.

• 10 Steps to a Well-Designed Room — Cap off your style with secrets from the design pros.
  

While you're at it, get style-inspired with these picture galleries:

  
Contemporary and Modern rooms | Traditional and Country rooms